Centre of it all walking at Dragons Back, Chrome Hill

Centre Yourself Surrounded by Nature

From the hustle and bustle of London to rest and recharge in The Peak District and Derbyshire in just 90 minutes by train.



Hop on the train at London St Pancras and discover the picturesque landscapes of the outdoors and wellness all car free using local public transport links.

Recharge in Nature at the Centre of it all

Taking the train straight from London to Derby and hop onto the bus or a Taxi to Ashbourne. Stay in the midst of the Derbyshire Dales, at Wildhive with their 24-hour reset and soak in the serenity of the Peak District. Switch off your devices and dive right in with a treatment at the Coach House before settling in for the seasonal supper in the Garden Room. Right from here take a bike ride along the beautiful Tissington Trail with the complimentary bikes available at Wildhive as part of your package. Not a fan of a bike ride? The Tissington Trail is a great walking trail through the idyllic rural countryside village, and then up to the village of Thorpe and summit of the famous Thorpe Cloud.

Wildhive

The Sweet Spot

Award winning puddings? Ever wondered what goes into the famous the Bakewell Puddings, wonder no more as you step into the test bakery at The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop. Get stuck into the gooey centre and have a go at assembling your very own traditional pudding to take home. After this baking experience take in the scenery with the Monsal Trail, an 8.5 mile walk along the former Midland Railway line. AS you walk be sure to take your time and stop to admire the views at the famous Monsal Dale Headstone viaduct and finish the trail discovering Blackwell Mill around 3 miles downstream of Buxton.

Bakewell Pudding 1

Take an extra day to find yourself in the centre of adventure

Hop off the train from London at Sheffield and join the Northern Rail service to Edale line to discover Hope Valley. Filled with rugged landscapes, storybook villages with a range of trails and experiences you don’t want to miss and immerse yourself in the outdoors. From climbing to the highest point in the Peak District at Kinder Scout featuring waterfalls and panoramic views to wandering through the lanes of Edale Village with a hearty lunch in a cosy pub. Stay the night and relax nearby in Hope, before another day of adventure, enjoy spa facilities at Losehill House Hotel & Spa or find yourself a dog friendly base at Bike & Boot Hotel with complementary afternoon coffee and cake. The next day walk along the river and discover village of Castleton before visiting the hilltop ruins of Peveril Castle. From castle views to reservoirs, visit the Derwent Dams used in WWII at Bamford & Ladybower Reservoir.

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